Navigation / The visual dictionary
Route.
The mapping between an address or navigation state and a screen.
Also calledscreen routeURL route
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UI illustrationSee it in context
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What it is
The mapping between an address or navigation state and a screen. Give destinations stable identifiers and keep the visible screen consistent with navigation state.
When to use it
Use it when defining how URLs or app destinations resolve to content.
Know the difference
A route identifies a destination; navigation history records the sequence of visits.
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Across platforms
WebiOSiPadOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux
Web · iOS · iPadOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux
Web routes are typically URL paths; native navigation graphs may use typed destinations or route identifiers.
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Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.